The 2006 Patrol Torpedo Boat group build

The group build that wont die.... but probably should. 

Well, believe it or not the detail work on my 1/72 PT-109 is about done and the paint is about to fly.  The last thing to do are railings for the turrets.  I'll try and organize some photos, hopefully by this weekend.

Dave

ok It's been awhile since anyone's said anything here. So, I'll add this here

Hi Folks

I anticipate 1-2 months to complete.

Time permitting I'm presently building the gun mounts and sights for my 0.5" Vickers power operated turret. Next job is to detail the deck, then build the 20mm Oerkilon & depth charge racks followed by the mast, then paint and then rig.

Crew are nearly sorted. The base then needs painting and finishing.

Al

  It is time for a Roll Call everyone !

     I need:

      finished builds (2-3 pics)

      partial builds   (estimated time of completion)

      Thanks all for your participation...I wish we could get more modelers to build these powerful little boats !

      ewaldbros@hotmail.com

                          Greg

I'm easily 1/2 way through my project.  I'm bogged down on the torpedo tubes.  I'm going to take a run at casting new tubes this weekend.  Once I get past that I should be in for some smooth sailing.  Err... until I get to the depression rails. 

Dave

cthulhu77 wrote:

Well, I really need to find out where everyone is at in their builds, so we can project a realistic timeline.  We are trying to get more people into building PT boats, so the more pics we can have up at the end, the better. If you all could give me some idea of where you are at, it would be great !   As stated, those who finish by December first get a huge headstart, so carve that styrene!!!!                    Greg

Hi Greg,

My Vosper is progressing slowly (too much time was spent doing my job, not hobby ).

I did no paint jobs yet, but I can say, that 60-70% of work with plastic is done. I think, it will take about 1-2months to complete it.

I will try to post some pictures next week.

Best regards and thank you,
Oleg

  Well, I really need to find out where everyone is at in their builds, so we can project a realistic timeline.  We are trying to get more people into building PT boats, so the more pics we can have up at the end, the better. If you all could give me some idea of where you are at, it would be great !

  As stated, those who finish by December first get a huge headstart, so carve that styrene!!!!

                   Greg

schoonerbumm wrote:

Well, so far I've managed to assemble one life raft and two torpedoes on my S-???, @#$%!, been so long I've forgotten which boat I was building...   June 19th was the start of repairs on my house. Contractor took over my garage to store his tools and materials and my studio has been disrupted by the work. Nearly five months later and he's finally done. I saved a lot of money but next time I think I may try five guys for a month instead of one guy for five. Anyway... by the end of the week I should have both studio and garage back and return to work on my S-boote and Sonora (derived from the Sultana kit).  I've abandoned the PT-109 kit for now. Glad I'm not the only delinquent.

Hey!! I resemble that remark!! Now whadya go & abandon the PT-109 for?!?!  Now we know who left JFK a drift!!

Well, so far I've managed to assemble one life raft and two torpedoes on my S-???, @#$%!, been so long I've forgotten which boat I was building...  

June 19th was the start of repairs on my house. Contractor took over my garage to store his tools and materials and my studio has been disrupted by the work. Nearly five months later and he's finally done. I saved a lot of money but next time I think I may try five guys for a month instead of one guy for five.

Anyway... by the end of the week I should have both studio and garage back and return to work on my S-boote and Sonora (derived from the Sultana kit).  I've abandoned the PT-109 kit for now.

Glad I'm not the only delinquent.

cthulhu77 wrote:

Well, a group build with only two ships done is kind of silly...I am going to extend the deadline, again. But, those who have finished their ships and sent me the pics will get bonus points for being on time !     This time of year can be hectic for everyone, I know...it is for me!  If anyone has a problem with waiting for a bit for the judging, let me know:      ewaldbros@hotmail.com

Now Mateys, No trying to start a Mutiny here  If ya do, you'll be walkin da plank

  Well, a group build with only two ships done is kind of silly...I am going to extend the deadline, again. But, those who have finished their ships and sent me the pics will get bonus points for being on time !

    This time of year can be hectic for everyone, I know...it is for me!  If anyone has a problem with waiting for a bit for the judging, let me know:

     ewaldbros@hotmail.com

  It would be great to hear from everyone, and see some pics, of their PT boats so far...I know, we only have a few weeks to go !  Perhaps this weekend, we could look forward to some new photos? (yeah, yeah, I am one of the worst about posting work-in-progress)

                         Greg

gulfstreamV wrote:

Hippy-Ed wrote:  Chek6 wrote: I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter  Sorry, Cthulhu77   Man, I hate ta see ya go but, I can understand about the arthritis... I feel it in my shoulder Just be sure to post pics when you do finish it up. Ah,  Ah, Well Ah? Ed, post a pic of your boat.

Hippy-Ed wrote:

Chek6 wrote: I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter  Sorry, Cthulhu77   Man, I hate ta see ya go but, I can understand about the arthritis... I feel it in my shoulder Just be sure to post pics when you do finish it up.

Chek6 wrote:

I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter  Sorry, Cthulhu77

Man, I hate ta see ya go but, I can understand about the arthritis... I feel it in my shoulder Just be sure to post pics when you do finish it up.

I'm out - now way I can get my $hit together and start a new model this year. Arthritis to hard on me this winter

 Sorry, Cthulhu77

Hippy-Ed wrote:

now is this the early or late 80' Elco? or, is there any difference? The pics are great!! Thanks

The person who sent them to me indicated this was PT589 and were dated 2MAR45.  The early boats would have been similar, but I'll have to go through my ELCO drawings to give you a better answer.

Al

alross2 wrote:

Hippy-Ed wrote:   Anything on the Lazzarette with the hatch open looking in?  No, but I've posted two taken from inside the lazarette.  One is looking at the transom, the other is looking to port.  www.coastalforcesplans.com  "References" Al

now is this the early or late 80' Elco? or, is there any difference? The pics are great!! Thanks